Attorney Job at New York Army National Guard, Albany, NY

YW1tcE5GMmduREoySHVZbXY2RGNTUGNydUE9PQ==
  • New York Army National Guard
  • Albany, NY

Job Description

The New York Army National Guard is seeking attorneys in various locations throughout New York State. When you serve as a Judge Advocate General (JAG) attorney in the New York Army National Guard, you will have the unique opportunity to blend a legal career with a part-time military career. JAGs provide legal support and advice to military personnel, handling a wide range of legal issues within many different legal practices. The skills and varied experiences acquired as a military attorney will:

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice and representation to Soldiers, military officers, and their families
  • Perform work as needed on a wide range of legal practices, to include criminal law, needed legal assistance, family law, civil/administrative law, labor/employment law, international/operational law, contract/fiscal law, are more as the needs arise
  • Conduct legal practices in accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice
  • Offer legal reviews, ethics opinions and advice to commanders
  • Supervise and direct paralegal staff as needed
  • Represent Soldiers and/or their families in military court
  • Other duties typically assigned to military officers

 

Qualifications

  • Must hold a law degree from an ABA approved school (you may apply in your third year of law school)
  • Be a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a state or federal court
  • Mandatory participation in the six-week Direct Commissioning Course
  • Mandatory participation in the eleven-week Judge Advocate Officer Basic Course
  • Be of good moral character and possess leadership qualities
  • Must be a US citizen
  • Physically fit and good health

 

Benefits

  • Part-time positions available statewide
  • Direct Commission as a 1LT, eligible for advancement to CPT in six months
  • Excellent medical care benefits
  • Low-cost health insurance for you and your family
  • Up to $500,000 in low-cost life insurance
  • Opportunity to retain your full-time civilian career while building a part-time career as an Army Officer
  • A retirement pension plan

 

The pay listed is for a First Lieutenant (O-2) with less than 2 years of part time service

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work,

Similar Jobs

Neiman Marcus Group Careers

Asset Protection Investigator- Michigan Ave Job at Neiman Marcus Group Careers

 ...Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.Your RoleAs a Loss Prevention Investigator, you will work as a member of our Loss Prevention team to...  ...reports relative to all theft incidents, merchandise recoveries, accident investigations, and audits Reduce and control loss of... 

PwC

GenAI Python Systems Engineer - Experienced Associate Job at PwC

 ...and techniques to design and develop robust data solutions for clients...  ...and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to...  ...data wrangling using tools like Python and SQL. As an Associate you are...  ...intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will... 

Momento USA

java developer Job at Momento USA

 ...Java Developer Location: McLean, VA /Richmond, VA Schedule: hybrid The team is in Consumer Identity they manage the services of credential management. They are customer facing applications that are critical and high volume. Looking for someone that can... 

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.

Seasonal Cruise Security Officer Job at Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.

**Seasonal Cruise Terminal Security - Paid Weekly!****Entry-Level, No Experience Required! Weekly Pay and Benefits!****Location:** Anchorage, AK**Pay Rate:** $22.00/hour**Apply Today for Immediate Consideration!**At Securitas, on-site Security Officers are the foundation...

Making A Difference Foundation

Administrative Assistant/Office Manager Job at Making A Difference Foundation

 ...The administrative assistant will support a fast pace CEO and be responsible for a broad range of generalist HR administrative and coordinator duties. This position will require initiative, judgment, independent decision making and guest service skills. The professional...